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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27278

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 27278 from June 26, 1961 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
104
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 27278 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 27278

32 reports
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1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Hillsborough, NC
1.25″ hail
Feb 24, 2016
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL LARGER THAN QUARTERS NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF INTERSTATE 85 AND NC HIGHWAY 86.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Hillsborough, NC
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2015
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near the intersection of South Nash Street and Calvin Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .74 SE Hillsborough, NC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2012
5:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported covering the ground at Oak Forest Drive and Guess Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.64 W Orange Factory, NC
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2012
5:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.42 ESE Schley, NC
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2012
6:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported along a swath from the city of Hillsborough to a couple of miles southeast of the city.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.12 W Occoneechee, NC
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2010
9:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported near Hillsborough, NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Hillsborough, NC
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2010
9:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported at 3719 United States Highway 70 near Hillsborough, NC.
NWS Hail Report Location: .45 NNE Hillsborough, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported along Highway 86.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.35 SSW Occoneechee, NC
0.88″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
3:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.98 SSW Occoneechee, NC
0.75″ hail
May 20, 2008
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported at Churton and King Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.14 WNW Occoneechee, NC
0.88″ hail
May 20, 2008
2:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported at the intersection of Schley Road and St. Marys Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.42 ESE Schley, NC
0.75″ hail
Jun 6, 2006
4:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported near the Interstate 85 and Interstate 40 split.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Efland, NC
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2006
4:39 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED NEAR I-85 AND HWY 86.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Hillsborough, NC
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2006
8:05 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HIGHWAY 70 AT ORANGE HIGH SCHOOL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hillsborough, NC
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 27278

104 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 20, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on NC 86.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Ese Carr, NC
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2026
6:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Durham County · 81,891 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were reported down along Saint Marys Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sw Bahama, NC
UNK mph
Jul 10, 2026
8:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outage caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment reported by Duke Energy.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Hillsborough, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
12:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near intersection of Joseph Mary Court and Old NC Highway 10.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Hillsborough, NC
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2026
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at 5501 St Marys Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Schley, NC
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2025
9:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: trees down on power equipment along Carr Store Rd and HWY 86.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Schley, NC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2025
11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Miller Rd and Meadow Wind Lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Schley, NC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2025
11:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at Lannie Dr and Piney Grove Church Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Hillsborough, NC
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2025
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on power lines resulting in power outages at Schley Rd and NC Highway 57.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Schley, NC
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2025
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on 200 block of Governor Burke Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Hillsborough, NC
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
3:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Duke energy reported outage caused by fallen trees or limbs damaging equipment.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Hillsborough, NC
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2024
3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down at I-85 exit 165.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Hillsborough, NC
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2024
3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree reported down on Aspen Ct.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Hillsborough, NC
UNK mph
Jan 9, 2024
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of tress down in the Hillsborough and Cedar Grove areas. Report via media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Hillsborough, NC
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2023
9:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree was down across the roadway near the 2100 block of Moorefields Rd in Efland. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Efland, NC
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 27278

2 reports
UNK category
Apr 19, 2019
8:04 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTS SHOWS SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO A ROOF AND NUMEROUS SNAPPED... UPROOTED... AND DOWNED TREES NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF OLD NC 86 AND THE I-40 INTERCHANGE. A TDS WAS ALSO EVIDENT OVER THIS LOCATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Hillsborough, NC
F0 category
Jan 14, 2005
4:45 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 27278
Orange County · 37,057 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in northeast Hillsborough along St. Mary's Road and damaged two properties. The east wall of a home was almost completely blown out, and on an adjacent property a metal equipment shed was destroyed with some of the debris carried into nearby trees. A small outbuilding was pushed a short distance off its foundation as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Schley, NC
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 27278 area census snapshot

People & households
Population28,546
Households11,504
Housing units12,328
Income
Median household income$101,821
$100k+ households41.3%
$150k+ households20.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,113
Attached single-family856
Small multifamily547
Large multifamily702
Mobile homes1,110
Housing mix
Single-family share73.9%
Attached-home share6.9%
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,897
Renter-occupied2,607
Vacant units824
Home value & age
Median home value$380,000
Owner homes $300k+65.8%
Owner homes $500k+30.9%
Owner homes $750k+9.9%
Median year built1994
Older-home share31.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,974
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 27278 have on record?

Our records show 32 hail, 104 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 27278, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 27278?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 27278 is 2.75″. It was reported near Hillsborough, NC on May 14, 1967.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 27278 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 27278 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 27278 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 27278 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 27278 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 27278 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 27278 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 27278, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 27278, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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